3GP to TS Converter

Convert 3GP to TS Online

3GP is the low-resolution 3GPP container that older phones recorded to (H.263, MPEG-4, or H.264 video with AMR or AAC audio). TS is an MPEG transport stream — the broadcast-and-streaming container that DVB, ATSC, IPTV, and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) feed on. This converter transcodes your 3GP clip into an H.264 + AAC transport stream you can drop into a streaming or set-top-box workflow. One honest caveat up front: if you just want a file that plays everywhere, an MP4 conversion uses the same H.264 video, plays on every phone and browser, and is the better choice — pick TS only when something downstream specifically requires a transport stream.

How to Convert 3GP to TS

1. Upload Your 3GP File: Drag and drop your .3gp (or .3g2) clip onto the page, or click "+ Add Files." You can queue several clips and convert them with the same settings.
2. Pick a Quality Preset: Open Advanced Options and choose a Preset under File Compression — "Very High (Recommended)" is the default and keeps the H.264 transport stream close to the source; drop to High or Medium if you need smaller segments.
3. Set Resolution or Trim (Optional): Under Video resolution, keep the original size or choose a preset; the 3GP source is already low-res, so upscaling won't add detail. Use Trim to cut a time range before encoding.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your .ts file. Files upload over an encrypted connection, are processed on our servers, and are deleted automatically after a few hours. No sign-up, no watermark.

TS or MP4 — Which Should You Convert To?

Both targets here carry the same H.264 video and AAC audio. The difference is the container and what reads it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert 3GP to TS instead of MP4?

Convert to TS when a downstream system requires a transport stream — an HLS packager that ingests .ts segments, an IPTV or broadcast chain, or a set-top box that won't read MP4. For everyday playback, sharing, or editing, MP4 is the better target: it carries the same H.264 video, has lower container overhead, and plays natively in browsers and on phones.

Will converting 3GP to TS improve the video quality?

No. 3GP clips are low-resolution by design, and this is a re-encode, so you'll see at best no change and a small amount of generation loss. Converting to TS changes the container and codec, not the underlying detail captured by the phone — choose "Very High (Recommended)" to keep the result as close to the source as possible.

What video and audio codecs does the output TS use?

By default the transport stream is encoded with H.264 video and AAC audio, which is the most widely supported combination for HLS and modern broadcast players. The original 3GP audio (often AMR) is re-encoded to AAC in the process.

Can I use the resulting .ts file directly for HLS streaming?

A single .ts file is a valid transport stream, but full HLS delivery also needs the file split into short segments (typically a few seconds each) with an .m3u8 playlist. HLS has historically used .ts segments and, since 2016, also supports fragmented MP4 (fMP4/CMAF). This converter produces the transport stream; segmenting into an HLS playlist is a separate step in your packaging tool.

What can play a .ts file on my computer?

VLC Media Player plays transport streams on Windows, macOS, and Linux without extra setup. Most default phone and browser players will not open a raw .ts directly — if you need that, convert back to MP4 with the TS-to-MP4 tool instead.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our servers, and are deleted automatically after a few hours. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and nothing is shared or made public.